Have you read any of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall-Smith?
The universally well-loved stories are set in Botswana and are about to be released as a BBC production. Our new UK partner is running tours that will follow in the footsteps of the protagonist. Please do pass onto any of your literary friends who you think might be interested
Visit The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency in Person
Taking you into the world of Mma Ramotswe starting from £2995 per person.
Tuesday 4 March, 2008
The popular literary series, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is now a BBC production and the Independent Traveller can take you on a journey through the Botswana that the main protagonist Mma Ramotswe knows and loves. Meet the people that inspired the wonderful characters of Alexander McCall Smith’s best-selling books visit the actual locations that they inhabit and experience travelling through these much loved series of books.
A guided tour through the film set gives an exciting insight into how the BBC were able to capture the Botswana that Mma Ramotswe knows and bring it to the world. Be prepared for the film by becoming a part of the exquisitely built world that McCall Smith has introduced to us. Be there in person travelling through the country that Mma Ramotswe calls home. From the Mokolodi Nature Reserve to the President Hotel and Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, it’s a fans dream come true to visit these wonderful sites as will be seen in the film.
Visit such locations as the Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, the Orphan Farm, JLB Matekoni’s house and finally, the President Hotel, one of Mma Ramotswe’s favorite stops, where we sample her preferred beverage, red bush tea.
Follow the exploits of Mma Ramotswe to “the edge of Kalahari” where on the way you can meet an actual character from the books.
Visit the Okavango Delta for 4 amazing nights before travelling to Chobe National Park for 2 nights and ending at Livingstone for a spectacular opportunity to see and experience Victoria Falls
The Independent Traveller delivers an exciting tour that extends across the beautiful, diverse landscape of Botswana, where you will also meet the delightful characters that make up the tapestry of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and experience the joy and wonder of a location with even more to offer.
11 night holiday including all flights with South African Airways, 3 nights following in Mma Ramostwe`s footsteps on a bed and breakfast basis - all sightseeing included, and 8 nights on safari including all meals, safari activities, drinks and laundry.
Prices from £2995.00 per person. Special tours for literary groups
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency will be broadcast on BBC One on 24 March 2008 .
